Why Is Crypto Down Today? – July 15, 2025

Key Points

1. The total cryptocurrency market capitalization decreased by 6.7% to $3.74 trillion, with 95 of the top 100 coins dropping in value.

2. Bitcoin (BTC) fell 4.4% to $116,999, and Ethereum (ETH) dropped 1.4% below $3,000, while Dogecoin (DOGE) saw the highest decline at 7.6%.

3. James Toledano of Unity Wallet noted that Bitcoin's upward momentum might continue, calling it a 'scarce, maturing, and in-demand asset.'

4. US BTC and ETH spot ETFs recorded inflows, with BlackRock leading BTC inflows at $394.71 million and ETH ETFs seeing $259.04 million in inflows.

5. Analyst Katie Stockton predicts Bitcoin could reach $135,000 in the medium term, while market sentiment remains in the 'greed zone,' indicating potential overheating.